Safety in industrial settings is paramount, especially when it comes to protecting workers from hazards associated with machinery and equipment. One of the most effective ways to ensure a safe working environment during maintenance or servicing of industrial equipment is through the use of Safety Padlocks in a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure. This method, widely used across various industries, ensures that dangerous machines or systems cannot be inadvertently powered up while maintenance work is ongoing, preventing injuries and fatalities.

What is Lockout/Tagout? Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a safety protocol designed to prevent the accidental release of hazardous energy while workers are maintaining or repairing equipment. Hazardous energy can come in various forms—electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, or chemical—each of which can cause serious injuries or even death if not properly controlled. The primary goal of lockout/tagout is to isolate these energy sources and ensure that equipment cannot be re-energized until all workers have completed their tasks and are safely away from the equipment. The lockout/tagout procedure involves two main actions：